Quality Control Technician Jobs in Parkville, MD

A Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in the quality control industry, ensuring that products and services meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Their key responsibilities include inspecting materials, products, or systems to identify defects or deviations, conducting tests and measurements using specific tools, maintaining records of testing results, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. They also recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

For this role, technical skills are crucial, such as understanding of statistical quality control, proficiency in MS Office and database systems, and familiarity with blueprints and technical documents. A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering or a related field is often required. Additionally, certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can greatly enhance employment prospects. Prior to becoming a Quality Control Technician, a person may have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Production Operator, or Laboratory Technician, which provide hands-on experience in product inspection and quality assurance.

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Quality Control Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

JOB OVERVIEW: The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for all aspects of the quality programs and functions....

Senior Technician, QC Sample Management

  • Harmans, MD (18 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Harmans, MD (18 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

The Sr. Technician, QC is responsible for receiving samples for QC testing, creating testing documentation, coordination of testing with contract labs, managing laboratory supply inventories and...

QC Technician II (Micro)

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Piper Health & Sciences is seeking a QC Technician II to support the quality control microbiology department of a growing biotechnology company in the Columbia, MD area. This role is first shift,...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Havre de Grace, MD (23 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD (23 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Improve the local Quality Management System, aligning with BL SI Global Q Processes, and maintain an auditable Quality System according to ISO-9001, GFSI certifications (Food Safety...

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Glyndon, MD (16 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Glyndon, MD (16 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 5 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 17 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 17 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Reisterstown, MD (15 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Reisterstown, MD (15 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 18 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Glen Burnie, MD (15 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (15 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 19 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

QC Technician, Sample Management

  • Severn, MD (20 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Severn, MD (20 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and...

QC Technician, Sample Management

  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and...

Loan Operations Quality Control Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 24 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 24 days ago

CFG Bank, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leading financial institution serving the national healthcare and multifamily markets and the Mid-Atlantic region. As the 6th largest bank in Baltimore...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Havre de Grace, MD (23 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD (23 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Improves the local Quality Management System, in alignment with BL SI Global Q Processes, including the maintenance of an auditable Quality System according to ISO-9001, GFSI certifications (Food Safety...

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • White Marsh, MD (6 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • White Marsh, MD (6 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

QC Lab Tech

  • Elkridge, MD (17 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elkridge, MD (17 miles from Parkville, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Piper Companies is looking for an QC Laboratory Technician to join a clinical pharmaceuticals company located in Elkridge, MD. Responsibilities of the QC Lab Tech include: Complete QC testing of...

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Parkville, MD

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Parkville, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Technicians in Parkville, MD
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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